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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of trail did Travis follow?

2. What is interesting about the dog's behavior?

3. Who was waiting in Weatherby's garage?

4. Who does Nora call?

5. What was he careful to do while there?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who was Wes Dalburg?

2. Why doesn't Tracy tell the truth about the attack she suffered?

3. How did Einstein convey his thoughts on Travis and Nora's relationship?

4. What does Vince want with Johnny the Wire?

5. What was Nora Devon's escape from the domineering nature of her aunt?

6. How did Travis drive away from the canyon, and why did he leave so shortly after arriving?

7. What was left of Wes' house?

8. How does Travis react to the unknown assailant?

9. How did Vince enter the home of Dr. Yarbeck?

10. How did Streck violate Nora?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how beauty, intelligence, and disfigurement are compared and contrasted against each other in this story. Does this aptly portray societal values? How so or why not?

Essay Topic 2

What kind of character is Vince? In what ways is he predictable? In what ways could he be considered a loose cannon? What does his description of a sterile home say about his personality profile.

Essay Topic 3

In what ways did teaching Einstein have an effect on Nora's redevelopment? What are some theories on how this helped her to blossom as a fully functional woman? What do you think would have happened to Nora otherwise? How do you think her progression in life would have been had it not been for Einstein and Travis?

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